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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 476
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Ponder High School Lions boys' basketball team, |
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which recently won its second consecutive University |
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Interscholastic League Class 2A state championship title; and |
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WHEREAS, The Lions cruised to victory for their second |
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title in a row at the state tournament in Austin, defeating New |
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Waverly High School by a score of 51-39 in a game that saw the |
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Lions pull away in the fourth quarter; and |
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WHEREAS, These young athletes have demonstrated great |
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talent and perseverance throughout the school year, ending the |
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season with a 40-1 record; team members can take great pride in |
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their outstanding performance; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the superior leadership and expertise of an |
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exemplary coaching staff, the Lions have developed exceptional |
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teamwork and discipline; and |
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WHEREAS, Ponder High School and the City of Ponder are |
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proud of the Lions for their hard work, their impressive skills, |
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and their fine sportsmanship; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby commend the Ponder High School Lions boys' |
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basketball team on their outstanding season and extend |
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congratulations to them on winning the University |
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Interscholastic League Class 2A state championship title; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the team as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Nelson |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 19, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |